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We’ve all had a crush-likely more than one-and can remember distinct feelings of excitement and anxiety when we were in that person’s presence. Omg, he touched my hand while we were working on our science project! Crushes are a normal part of adolescent development and adulthood. They can be incredibly healthy, but what happens when a crush becomes an obsession? Join Jen and Carolyn as they discuss what happens to your brain and body when you’re high on a crush, man. We’ll also examine how crushes can become unhealthy obsessions. Fatal Attraction, anyone?!  

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